Roadway Engineer

Actalent; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. This role offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work options. Responsibilities include designing roadway projects and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, proficiency in OpenRoads and AutoCAD, and 5-10 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $100,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k (match)

PTO

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in roadway/transportation design.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT or PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway projects for ODOT and LPA clients.
• Create and review project design calculations, specs, and plans.
• Manage project schedules and budgets effectively.

Skills

Proficiency in OpenRoads

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

5-10+ years of experience in roadway/transportation design

Experience working on ODOT and LPA roadway projects

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Roadway Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Roadway Engineer to join our Ohio Transportation Business Unit. This role involves collaborating with a team to execute complex projects for ODOT and LPA clients, including new roadway design, EER studies, interchanges, and roundabouts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment, leveraging their experience to grow professionally in a global context. Remote and hybrid work options are available for this position, but candidates must be located in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway projects for ODOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients.
• Create and review project design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans, and contract documents.
• Collaborate within the Transportation Team, assigning responsibilities.
• Manage project schedules and budgets effectively.
• Apply ODOT design manual principles to highway design.
• Utilize OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D software according to client standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate groups.
• Travel occasionally to client meetings and site visits, with possible overnight stays (up to 10% of the time).

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 5-10+ years of experience in roadway/transportation design.
• Experience working on ODOT and LPA roadway projects.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT or PE license.
• Experience managing projects for ODOT or LPA clients.

Work Environment

The role offers flexibility with options to work 100% remotely or in a hybrid model, depending on experience level. Candidates must be based in Ohio. The company has a large backlog of transportation projects and offers the opportunity to join a small, growing office in Columbus. The work environment is dynamic, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (match), PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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